( still with Clara. Though maybe they can leave soon. )

"Well if I could get some help cooking, I was thinking of a small dinner buffet, since you want to get going early in the morning," Clara responded.

" I'll help. " Elisa said. " And I think a few of the others will too. " She said knowing that Carly and Eve had said they wanted to help.

"Can I help?" Sakura asked, knowing that Deanna would want to help as well.

" Sure. " Elisa said with a smile.

"Thanks!" she said happily.

Thalia was glad to help as well and knew this would be a good meal.

(Sorry for taking so long to respond, went to see Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2)

"Perhaps I could help as well?" Kirito asked. He wasn't the best of cooks, but Asuna had taught him a few things before passing away.

( That's fine. Was it good? Liked the first one. Also am excited for Star Wars VII :D )
" Sure. " Deanna said with a grin. " What would you like to help with?"

(It was pretty good, and on par with the first one from what I remember of it)

"Anything really, I'm not all that picky," he responded.

" Would you like to peal potatoes with me for potato salad?" Sakura asked.

(hm...pretty sure that we had something going on with Kirito/Sakura but I don't remember all the details tbh)

( I don't either. Maybe we could start that up again somehow?)

(Sure. Iirc it was because she looked like Asuna and he felt guilty for having feelings for her.)

"Sure," he responded.

( that's what I remember. It's snowing here and I'm frustrated. I was supposed to rake leaves this weekend. )
Sakura smiled and got another peeler out. "Thank you for helping. "

(ah. Well if we both remember the same stuff then let's just go with that)

"Don't mention it Sakura-san," Kirito replied.

Deanna was happy that Kirito and Sakura worked well together and went back to what she had been making.

"I'm actually surprised to see how well Kirito is doing in the kitchen," Clara responded, honestly surprised at the actions she was witnessing.

( sorry. Been sick. Hate seasonal allergies. )

" Same here but I'm glad he is here. "Deanna said.

(Glad to hear you're feeling better. Was about to ask if you were doing okay)

Clara watched them for a little while, surprised that they looked like they knew what they were doing around each other and weren't bumping into one another and wondered if Deanna knew about the two of them.

Carly was glad things were coming together nicely and that there was going to be enough food. "Are we almost ready?" She asked.

Alex was glad that everything was going smoothly, but silently knew that this peace couldn't last, not forever.

" You okay?" Taylor asked seeing Alex was concerned.

"I'm fine, just curious as to what our next adventure will bring," Alex replied.

" Same here. " Taylor said and was wondering what the future held.